Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the steering head

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering head / Checking the steering head

1. Wash:

  • Bearings
  • Bearing races

2. Check:

  • Bearings
  • Bearing races Damage/pitting →Replace.

3. Replace:

  • Bearings
  • Bearing races

a. Remove the bearing races from the steering head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.

b. Remove the bearing race from the lower bracket with a floor chisel "2" and hammer.

c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing races.

CAUTION:

If the bearing races are not installed properly, the steering head pipe could be damaged.

NOTE:

  • Always replace the bearings and bearing races as a set.
  • Whenever the steering head is disassembled, replace the dust seal.

Checking the steering head


4. Check:

  • Upper bracket
  • Lower bracket (along with the steering stem) Bends/cracks/damage →Replace.
    Removing the lower bracket
    1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. 2. Remove: Upper ring nut Rubber washer Lower r ...

    Installing the steering head
    1. Lubricate: Upper bearing Lower bearing Bearing races 2. Install: Lower ring nut Rubber washer Upper ring nut Lock washer Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD ...

    Other materials:

    Checking the cylinder and piston
    1. Check: Piston wall Cylinder wall Vertical scratches Replace the cylinder, and replace the piston and piston rings as a set. 2. Measure: Piston-to-cylinder clearance a. Measure cylinder bore "C" with the cylinder bore gauge. NOTE: Measure cylinder bore "C" by takin ...

    Checking the fuel line
    1. Remove: Left side panel Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1. 2. Lift the fuel tank. (Do not disconnect the fuel hose, drain hose 3. Check: Fuel hose "1" Cracks/damage → Replace. Loose connection Connect properly. 4. Install: Fuel tank Refer to "FUEL TANK" on pa ...

    Checking the relays
    Check each switch for continuity with the pocket tester. If the continuity reading is incorrect, replace the relay. 1. Disconnect the relay from the wire harness. 2. Connect the pocket tester ( × 1) and battery (12 V) to the relay terminal as shown. Check the relay operation. Out ...

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